India Refinery Catalyst Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
The refinery catalyst market in India is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 365.4 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 5.45% is expected of India refinery catalyst market from 2026 to 2033.
The India refinery catalyst market generated a revenue of USD 237.0 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 365.4 million by 2033.
The India market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.45% from 2026 to 2033.
In terms of segment, zeolite was the largest revenue generating material in 2025.
Chemical compounds is the most lucrative material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Refinery catalyst market data book summary
Market revenue in 2025
USD 237.0 million
Market revenue in 2033
USD 365.4 million
Growth rate
5.45% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segment
Zeolite
Fastest growing segment
Chemical compounds
Historical data
2021 - 2024
Base year
2025
Forecast period
2026 - 2033
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
Zeolite, Metallic, Chemical compounds
Key market players worldwide
Albemarle Corp, Basf SE, Johnson Matthey PLC, Standard Industries, Clariant AG, Arkema SA, Zeolyst International, Chevron Corp, Exxon Mobil Corp, Evonik Industries AG, DuPont de Nemours Inc, Haldor Topsoe Holding A/S
Other key industry trends
In terms of revenue, India accounted for 2.3% of the global refinery catalyst market in 2025.
Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
In Asia Pacific, China refinery catalyst market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 365.4 million by 2033.
India holds the second position in the countries with the largest oil refining capacity in the Asia-Pacific region. Most of the oil refineries operated in the country are owned by private players and constitute for 5.36 per cent of the total refining capacity. Also India has the fourth-largest oil refining capacity after the US, China and Russia.
The Jamnagar Refinery, owned and operated by Reliance Industries is world’s largest oil refinery in terms of capacity, has a crude processing capacity of 1.24 million barrels per day. Other major oil refineries in India are the Nayara Energy Refinery in Gujarat, the Kochi Refinery in Kerala, the Guwahati Refinery in Assam, the Panipat Refinery in Haryana, and the Visakh Refinery in Andhra Pradesh.
The crude oil refining industry in the county is flourishing with increased government initiatives such as Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) and Coal Bed Methane (CBM) policy. It has allowed 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in E&P projects/companies and 49 per cent in refining under the automatic route.
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Zeolite was the largest segment with a revenue share of 31.81% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the India refinery catalyst market based on zeolite, metallic, chemical compounds covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
India holds the second position in the countries with the largest oil refining capacity in the Asia-Pacific region. Most of the oil refineries operated in the country are owned by private players and constitute for 5.36 per cent of the total refining capacity. Also India has the fourth-largest oil refining capacity after the US, China and Russia.
The Jamnagar Refinery, owned and operated by Reliance Industries is world’s largest oil refinery in terms of capacity, has a crude processing capacity of 1.24 million barrels per day. Other major oil refineries in India are the Nayara Energy Refinery in Gujarat, the Kochi Refinery in Kerala, the Guwahati Refinery in Assam, the Panipat Refinery in Haryana, and the Visakh Refinery in Andhra Pradesh.
The crude oil refining industry in the county is flourishing with increased government initiatives such as Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) and Coal Bed Methane (CBM) policy. It has allowed 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in E&P projects/companies and 49 per cent in refining under the automatic route.
India Refinery Catalyst Market Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Zeolite
Metallic
Chemical compounds
Others
India Refinery Catalyst Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
FCC Catalysts
Alkylation Catalysts
Hydrotreating Catalysts
Hydrocracking Catalysts
Catalytic reforming
Others
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